Jodie
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
31,046 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1970 Peak Popularity Year
1,104 Peak Births

Jodie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Jodie is an English name derived from the biblical Judah, meaning 'Jehovah increases'. It evolved from Jody into its current form and has seen a rise in popularity since the 1970s. The name is characterized by its friendly and youthful traits, with biblical relevance linked to praise. Notable figures include Jodie Foster and Jodie Sweetin.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jodie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdʒoʊdi/

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Origin

English

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Etymology

Jodie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Jody, which itself is derived from the name of the biblical figure Judah. The name has also been associated with the name Joanne.

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Meaning

Jehovah increases

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Language Evolution

Jody, Jodie

Biblical Background

The name has connections to the biblical name Judah, which means 'praised'.

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Historical Usage

The name Jodie gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, especially after the 1970s.

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Variants & Derivatives

Jody, Jodie, Jodi

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Jodie is viewed as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with youthful energy.

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Famous People

Jodie Foster, Jodie Sweetin

📊 Jodie Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Jodie Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 1,104 peak births in 1970

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Utah

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 14 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Jodie" - Complete Guide (12 Names)

Discover the ultimate list of homophone names and same pronunciation names that sound identical to "Jodie". These names share the same pronunciation but may have different spellings, offering alternative options for parents seeking similar-sounding names. Whether you're looking for American or British pronunciation variations, this comprehensive guide includes 12 carefully curated names that maintain the same phonetic sound.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jodie"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Jodie"

"Jodie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 982nd of 7545 783
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 1189th of 6773 601
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1176th of 7552 788
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1192nd of 10718 773
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 3275th of 16616 271
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 6594th of 24088 173
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 8837th of 23106 94
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1852nd of 9107 361
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1893rd of 9204 345
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 529th of 12526 5,912
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 302nd of 19264 13,643
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 638th of 27321 5,124
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 2125th of 35406 1,397
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 3901st of 30306 463

Regional Popularity of "Jodie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 28.40%
672nd/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 35.78%
842nd/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - 35.82%
1022nd/2853
54.52%
1513th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - 32.46%
1142nd/3518
53.07%
2146th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 54.91%
2852nd/5194
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 57.95%
4238th/7313
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - 70.54%
4812th/6822
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Regional Popularity of "Jodie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 57.78%
1367th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 66.98%
1576th/2353
100.00%
1547th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
19.13%
426th/2227
21.73%
528th/2430
25.62%
731st/2853
16.25%
451st/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
7.76%
228th/2937
8.47%
295th/3483
10.72%
377th/3518
8.21%
332nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
14.36%
529th/3685
15.87%
710th/4475
11.49%
597th/5194
14.09%
890th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
52.60%
2410th/4582
38.07%
1966th/5164
29.77%
2177th/7313
29.72%
2218th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 76.96%
3453rd/4487
54.87%
3743rd/6822
45.03%
2826th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Jodie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Jodie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Jodie" in the United States

The name Jodie is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jodie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jodie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 982nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1189th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1176th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1192nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3275th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6594th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8837th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1852nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1893rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 529th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 302nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 638th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2125th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3901st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jodie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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